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Nagakali Theyyam is a powerful serpent-goddess Theyyam from Kerala's Kannur region, embodying fertility and fierce protection, where performers, adorned with elaborate serpent-themed costumes, transform into the deity to bless devotees, especially those seeking children, performing frenzied dances to traditional drums and invoking the goddess through sacred chants and songs like Pulluvan Pattu.
Key Aspects:
Deity: Nagakali, a fearsome serpent goddess (Naga means serpent, Kali is Mother Goddess) associated with fertility.
Origin Story: The goddess appeared as a snake, leading to her worship in local shrines, with the Theyyam performed to receive blessings.
Ritual: A ritualistic art form involving elaborate makeup, towering wooden headgear, and vibrant costumes, culminating in energetic dances.
Purpose: Worshipped by childless couples for fertility and protection, with offerings including traditional serpent songs (Pulluvan Pattu).
Performance: A key part of the annual Kaliyattam (Theyyam season, Dec-Apr) in North Malabar, featuring dynamic drumming and cymbals.
Where to Experience It:
You can find Nagakali Theyyam performances during the Kaliyattam season (roughly December to April) at various temples in Kannur and Kasargod districts, such as the Sree Muthanakkavu and Puthiya Bhagavathi Kshetrams.